Greek Proverbs

Greek Proverbs draw on ancient city-states, seafaring life, and Orthodox tradition. They praise moderation, sharp wit, hospitality, and hard-earned lessons about fate and work.

A thousand people cannot undress a naked person. (Greek Proverb)
Eat and drink with your relatives; do business with strangers. View proverb
Greek Proverb
An old enemy never becomes a friend. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A poor man who takes a rich wife has a ruler, not a wife. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A truth spoken before its time is dangerous. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A cat with gloves never catches mice. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A miser and a liar bargain quickly. View proverb
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A priest blesses his own bread first. View proverb
Greek Proverb
He who becomes a sheep is eaten by the wolf. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A drop of wisdom is better than a sea of gold. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A lucky person is someone who plants pebbles and harvests potatoes. (Greek Proverb)
A dove has no place amongst the crows. View proverb
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A fat belly did not invent gun powder. View proverb
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A beard signifies lice, not brains. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A library is a repository of medicine for the mind. View proverb
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A fox is not caught twice in the same snare. View proverb
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Where there is a sea, there are pirates. View proverb
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Alexander the great wasn't tall. View proverb
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A mad bull is not to be tied up with a pack thread. View proverb
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A gift, though small, is welcome. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A good bird begins chirping while in the egg. (Greek Proverb)
An eagle's old age is worth a sparrow's youth. View proverb
Greek Proverb
A wheel that turns gathers no rust. View proverb
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A real scoundrel turned up and they took off their hats to him. View proverb
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A miser is ever in want. View proverb
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